X-ray, Dentistry FAQ - Page 49

Pain in the gums behind the molars? I noticed pain in the tissue behind my lower right molar last night. Could this be a sign that my wisdom tooth is coming in? What should I do?

The spaces between the teeth are too small, leading to issues with the gums? 1. My child, born in 2001 (10 years old), has already developed the upper left teeth 1, 2, and 4, as well as the upper right teeth 1, 2, and 4 (for at least six months). 2. The upper left third molar an...

Natural tooth root My mother's upper lateral incisors and canines were extracted due to looseness, and she is now looking to get dentures. However, there is still a small portion of natural tooth remaining from the upper lateral incisor, which has not been completely extract...

Intermittent toothache? Hello, Doctor. Due to my studies in the United States, I can only visit the dentist in Taiwan during the summer break each year. Last summer, I had a filling done on a molar that had previously fallen out, and everything else was in good condition. I occas...

Pediatric anterior crossbite Hello, doctor. My child is about one year and three months old. Previously, I noticed an extra small pointed tooth behind the front teeth (in the same dental arch). We consulted a pediatric dentist, who diagnosed it as a Talon Cusp. One doctor suggest...

How can you tell if a tooth has been filled with a dental restoration? My upper molar had already undergone root canal treatment, but it broke while I was eating. I went to see a dentist at a clinic, and he said he would place a post, charging me NT$1,000. However, I feel that he...

The presence of a dark shadow at the root of a tooth, despite the nerve being intact, may indicate several potential issues, such as a periapical abscess, periodontal disease, or a dental cyst. These conditions can arise from factors like untreated cavities, trauma, or gum diseas...

Small cavities. After taking X-rays, a larger hole was drilled. It hurt more after the filling was completed? Hello Dr. Yang, for the past two weeks, I have experienced slight pain in a specific tooth when eating, but normally there is no discomfort. After getting it filled, it a...

lower right molar The lower right last molar underwent root canal treatment several years ago, and X-rays show a radiolucency at the apex. The wisdom tooth was extracted 18 years ago. After the molar extraction, is it necessary to immediately supplement with collagen or bone graf...

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) Hello Dr. Huang, I would like to ask you if a ruptured disc in the jaw can cause unusual sounds when swallowing. I hear a lot of crackling noises and sounds similar to bones colliding. A misdiagnosis has caused me immense sadness and pain; a large ch...

Is correction needed? Hello, I would like to ask if I need orthodontic treatment. I have posted photos on my blog: http://www.wretch.cc/album/album.php?id=qcshowshow&book=1&page=1. I have always felt that my profile looks like my mouth is protruding. If treatment is neces...

Please feel free to ask your question? If a dentist discovers shadows on an X-ray several years after a root canal treatment, but the patient currently has no pain or symptoms and believes that the bacteria and the body's antibodies have reached a state of coexistence, is th...

Endodontic treatment Hello Doctor, I have two questions to ask: 1. An X-ray taken a few years after root canal treatment shows a dark shadow, but there is no pain or discomfort. Should I undergo re-treatment? 2. My hemoglobin level is 10.5, and my bleeding time is 3.5 minutes. Is...

How should a mandibular cyst be managed? Dear Dr. Chuang, Recently, I visited a dental clinic due to gum inflammation, and an X-ray revealed that I have a cyst (2x2.5 cm) in my mandible caused by an impacted wisdom tooth. The dentist mentioned that surgery is necessary for remov...

Inflammation below the tooth? Dear Doctor, I previously visited a dentist and had an X-ray taken. The dentist informed me that there is inflammation in the bone beneath my tooth and that there is pus present. This tooth had undergone root canal treatment before, so the general d...

Nerve block A week ago, on May 25th, I began experiencing intermittent pain in the teeth next to my front teeth, with sensitivity to hot and cold foods. After a check-up at Huanran Dental Clinic, I did not feel any pain when the dentist tapped on the teeth. After a cleaning, I wa...

Teeth are not erupting? Hello Doctor: My son is seven years old, and the tooth on the right side of his two front teeth has not erupted yet, while the one on the other side has already come in. We visited a dentist who recommended an X-ray, which showed that the space between his...

Dental issues Hello, Doctor: 1. Should wisdom teeth generally be extracted? Additionally, after anesthesia, will there be no pain during the extraction? Once the anesthesia wears off, will there be significant pain? 2. I previously underwent root canal treatment, and the origi...

Teeth Can getting a dental crown for a cavity potentially perforate the sinus cavity? I started experiencing sinusitis four years after getting a dental crown, and multiple treatments have been ineffective. I feel very distressed every day. What should I do?

Wisdom tooth issues Hello, Doctor: Recently, my lower teeth have been misaligned, causing them to rub against my tongue and resulting in frequent tongue sores. About a week ago, I had the inner sides of my teeth smoothed out. Lately, when I brush my lower teeth, I often feel pain...